SGU Episode 48
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| SGU Episode 48 |
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| June 21st 2006 |
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| Skeptical Rogues |
| S: Steven Novella |
B: Bob Novella |
R: Rebecca Watson |
J: Jay Novella |
E: Evan Bernstein |
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Introduction
You're listening to the Skeptics' Guide to the Universe, your escape to reality.
News Items ()
Herbs for Menopause ()
- www.nytimes.com/2006/06/20/health/20meno.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=login
Anne Coulter and Evolution ()
Questions and E-mails ()
Penta Water ()
Hello, my name is Derek Ross. I was wondering of you have ever herd of Penta water or somthing like it. This stuff really cracks me up: www.pentawater.com
'Is Penta really a new composition of matter?
Yes. Penta displays characteristics unique from other water, including a higher boiling point, higher surface tension, and a lower viscosity.'
Derek Ross
Alcoholism ()
Hello to all,
I want to start by saying that I love the Podcast. I am not a scientist nor do I play one on T.V., but I can sense BS a mile off and enjoy listening to like minded thinkers.
During my teen years I was 'diagnosed' as an Alcoholic and spent many years using that as an excuse to continue drinking. At that time I spent most days and nights drunk. At age 28 I decided to take ownership of my life and insisted that I was no longer an alcoholic and to put a stop to it. Now at 43 I am still sober and loving life.
Is Alcoholism a real disease as is the common wisdom, or is it a lot of BS and pandering to people in an overly PC society.
On a side note, is there a chance that Rebecca will make a Bikini or Lingerie Calendar any time soon, you could donate the proceeds to science education.
Best Regards, from a true fan of Rebecca
Frank Nameche
New Boston, NH USA
Interview with Steve Mirsky ()
- Steve Mirsky is the author of Antigravity, a monthly column in Scientific American magazine (www.sciam.com/directory.cfm?chanID=sa006&dirID=15). In his column he offers satirical commentary on science and culture.
He is now also the host of Science Talk, the podcast of Scientific American magazine (www.sciam.com/podcast/).
Mirsky came to the field of science writing and podcasting after testing other waters-a degree from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and acting in summer stock, followed by a bachelors from CUNY and a masters in chemistry from Cornell. As a budding chemist he won a AAAS Mass Media Fellowship, which he spent at a Miami TV station. As a Knight Fellow, Mirsky plans to focus on evolutionary theory. His hobbies include wildlife photography and playing the clarinet.
Science or Fiction ()
Question #1: Georgia Tech researchers have developed a fuel combustion engine that produces almost zero emissions. Question #2: Georgia Tech researchers have developed a system to identify and neutralize digital video and still cameras, to prevent unwanted photography. Question #3: Georgia Tech researchers, together with a team from IBM, announced the creation of the first Terahertz silicon-germanium transistor.
Skeptical Puzzle ()
This is a new segment. We present a skeptically-themed puzzle at the end of the podcast, and will reveal the answer next episode.
Two men, both were freemasons:
Man A invented an instrument that Man B used as part of a pseudoscience that he invented.
Man A also famously debunked the claims of Man B.
Who were the two men, and what was the instrument?
S: The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is produced by the New England Skeptical Society. For information on this and other podcasts, please visit our website at www.theskepticsguide.org. Please send us your questions, suggestions, and other feedback; you can use the "Contact Us" page on our website, or you can send us an email to info@theskepticsguide.org. 'Theorem' is produced by Kineto and is used with permission.
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